Job Purpose
To be the technical lead for fuel cell research and development at Changan UK, a ‘start-up’ opportunity offering a wide scope for responsibility and growth for the right candidate.
Personal Specification
- An excellent understanding of fuel cell stacks, the electrochemistry and physics involved, the corollary systems and how to control them to achieve the required attributes.
- Experience of defining engineering requirements, test specifications and testing hydrogen fuel cell systems on test rigs and in vehicle.
- An excellent grasp of the safety legislation for developing Electric and Hydrogen powertrain vehicles.
- Have a good understanding of Hybrid or EV Powertrain technology (Engine, Battery, E-Machine, Inverter)
- Working knowledge of vehicle and system attributes, attribute balancing and associated technology trends.
- Experience gained working for an Automotive OEM and with a Supplier or vice-versa.
- Project management experience is an advantage.
- The ability to work internationally with an open mindset, being adaptable to varied cultural approaches.
- Good understanding of powertrain development process, research, advanced engineering & product development.
- An understanding of ISO9001 and IATF16949 an advantage.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead and work with the team at Changan to define the research and development activity for the application of fuel cell powertrains in Changan vehicles.
- Evaluate technology and suppliers of fuel cell powertrain components and to work with suppliers to develop great products for Changan Automobile for global markets.
- To create technical requirements, specifications and supplier statements of work.
- Define test specifications for fuel cell systems, planning and conducting the same.
- To work with the Changan powertrain controls team to define controls requirements.
- To provide technical guidance to Changan targets and controls simulation teams.
- Perform system failure mode and effects analysis.
- Support risk assessments and the development safe systems of work at Changan UK.
- To assist in training of Staff in the understanding of Fuel Cell Systems.
- Conduct research and studies for New Energy Vehicle Powertrains trends.
- Carry out research into Governmental laws and regulations.
Other Features of job
- Primary location will be at Birmingham Business Park
- Travel may be required but depends on project requirement
- Must be eligible to work in the UK
If you are selected for an interview, our recruitment team will normally contact you directly. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to inform the candidates who are not shortlisted or give specific feedback.